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Tropico 4 is a city-building game set in the Caribbean during the second half of the 20th century, with a heavy political and semi-historical component and a healthy dose of Cold War stereotypes played for humor.

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Do multiple construction offices speed up building time?

Each building generally only has a couple of slots for builders, so it is unlikely that your individual buildings will get done significantly faster. However, having multiple construction offices mea …
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What happens if I blame The Powers That Be?

I tried it tonight, and it didn't seem to have any direct effect (Maybe it's random?). However, the Chinese were very happy that I didn't blame them, and I got something like a +50 boost from them.
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Tropico 4: How do you level up character traits?

According to the manual All traits start at level 1 and may be improved up to level 5 by successfully completing missions and scenarios using these traits. Improving a trait either increases a …
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Is there a way to tell a citizen where to live?

No, you may be a dictator, but some decisions still belong to the citizens. In the real world, there are plenty of things that influence where someone lives other than convenience. Given time and a …
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Environmentalists are annoying me, how can I silence them?

Here are some things to try. Make sure you have enough recycling, a large city may need several dumps. There is an overlay that shows garbage coverage. Pass some of the environmentally friendly edi …
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How do I identify criminals?

If you zoom in close enough to your citizens, you may see some with a yellow exclamation point over them. Click on them, and at the top you will likely see their profession listed as "Criminal". I …
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How do restaurants and markets differ in their functions and benefits?

I don't have Tropico 3, so I'm basing this off Tropico 4 (which I've heard is quite similar). I believe the main difference is that a restaurant can have an entry fee (which means you'll make some mon …
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